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Tifo Football Podcast

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In-depth tactical, historical & geopolitical breakdowns of the beautiful game. From the team behind the Tifo Football YouTube channel.

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Episodes

England Struggle Against Ghana & Ronaldo Scores

Ghana hold England to a nil-nil draw and Portugal demolish Uzbekistan. Joe, JJ, Carl and Kaya were live on the sofa to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24, 20261 hr 5 min

What's the Deal with Belgium? Spain Show Up & the Best Players so Far

Belgium and Iran play out an entertaining goalless draw, Spain show up to the World Cup with Lamine Yamal starring in a dominant first half display against Saudi Arabia, and the panel discuss which players have stood out the most so far in the World Cup. On today's episode, Joe Devine is joined by stalwart Seb Stafford-Bloor, and both halves of iconic football podcast Stadio: Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 22, 202656 min

Germany's Last-Minute Winner and How Ancelotti Fixed Brazil

Seb and Jon are joined by Chris Evans, journalist and author of How To Win The World Cup. They all put flesh to the leather sofa to talk Germany, Côte d'Ivoire, Brazil and Haiti. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 21, 202653 min

Usmnt Prove the Doubters Wrong & Jesse Marsch’s Celebrations

Jon and Joe were joined on the couch by editor of Equator magazine Jonathan Shainin and stand-up comedian Michael Odewale to talk a very North American day of the World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 19, 20261 hr 2 min

England Statement Win & Messi vs Ronaldo

Jon, Joe, Kaya and JJ were live on World Cup day seven to talk England, England, England and a couple of other bits too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 18, 202658 min

Yan Diomande Shines and Cape Verde Draw Against Spain

Joe, JJ and Colin were live on the Tifo sofa to opine on all the twists and turns in groups E, F, G and H on day five of the World Cup! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 15, 202650 min

Japan draw w/ Netherlands, Germany dominate Curacao, with Al Nash!

The Tifo team were joined by comedian Al Nash for a live podcast streamed in the aftermath of Japan's 2-2 draw with the Netherlands. Topics include USMNT's big win, Scotland's 1-0 victory over Haiti and all the action from the World Cup on Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 15, 20261 hr 2 min

Why are fans down on England? How will Scotland do? And why every World Cup game is political

England and Scotland’s chances at the 2026 World Cup, what will be the most interesting thing about the tournament and the potential dark horses plus final champions were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Reuben Pinder, Jon Mackenzie, JJ Bull & Joey D’Urso and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM Andrew Redington / Staff / Getty Images Spo...

Jun 09, 20261 hr 17 min

Ring for Analysis: England players left out

The makeup of Thomas Tuchel’s final 26-man squad for the World Cup this summer certainly created a stir. On this episode, Jon & Joe perform Ring for Analysis on this article by Rob Tanner: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7309045/2026/05/27/england-world-cup-tuchel-maguire-gibbs-white-palmer-foden Join the discord! https://discord.gg/CGVn8crYYa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 06, 202655 min

Incredible Spygate update, Man Utd sign Éderson & FIFA ban water bottles!

FIFA banning fans bringing water bottles into stadiums during the summer World Cup, incredible new details from the Southampton spy gate scandal, Manchester United’s new midfield signing Éderson & the departure of Marco Silva from Fulham were all discussed on the latest Tifo Football podcast. Plus our guest Archie Bland is really good at Fantasy Premier League… This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, JJ Bull & Archie Bland and is produce...

Jun 04, 20261 hr 24 min

Would Iraola work at Liverpool? PSG three-peat? & Palace win another trophy

Liverpool sacking Arne Slot and potentially hiring Andoni Iraola, a possible Paris St Germain three-peat in the Champions League and Crystal Palace’s UEFA Conference League victory were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Reuben Pinder, features Jon Mackenzie, Kaya Kaynak & Alex Barker and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM Thumbnail: Ryan Pierse / Staff / Get...

Jun 02, 20261 hr 5 min

Ring for Analysis: Part Two - Inside Arsenal’s Premier League Title

In this second and final part, Jon & Joe perform Ring for Analysis on the latter half of this article by James McNicholas https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7291434/2026/05/19/inside-arsenal-premier-league-title-win/ Join the discord! https://discord.gg/CGVn8crYYa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30, 20261 hr 4 min

Tottenham's executive failure, Italy's new top four & English teams dominance in Europe

The deeper, executive and management questions that surround the underperformance of clubs like Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United, Chelsea and AC Milan plus Crystal Palace’s UEFA Conference League success were discussed on the latest Tifo Football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Jack Pitt-Brooke & Jonathan Shainin and is produced by Steve Hankey. Equator magazine - https://www.equator.org/ Join the Tifo Discord Server - htt...

May 28, 20261 hr 26 min

Goodbye Pep, West Ham inside read, Leeds & Farke debate & Points are BAD

The end of multiple eras at Manchester City & Liverpool, West Ham United’s relegation and the impressive survival of Leeds United were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast. Plus, we draw Points Are Bad to a close… This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, JJ Bull, Reuben Pinder & Kaya Kaynak and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM Thumbnail: Carl Recine / Staff / G...

May 26, 20261 hr 25 min

LIVE: Tottenham Survive. Final Premier League Day Reaction

Jon and Joe are joined on the final day of the Premier League season by a slightly crunchy Alex Barker to talk Tottenham Hotspur's survival, West Ham's not. And ask: what was this season? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 24, 20261 hr 11 min

Ring for Analysis: Inside Arsenal’s Premier League Title

The story of Arsenal’s 2025-26 triumph is relatively unusual in modern football. Yes, it has some of the classic components: an exceptional team, a coaching guru and the obligatory enormous expenditure on transfers. But it is distinct because it is a tale of persistence and continuity. On this episode, Jon & Joe perform Ring for Analysis on this article by James McNicholas https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7291434/2026/05/19/inside-arsenal-premier-league-title-win/ Join the discord! https://d...

May 23, 20261 hr 3 min

Arsenal Champions! Next season’s Top 4 predicted & Villa win the Europa League

Arsenal’s first Premier League title in 22 years, the fallout from the Championship playoffs spygate affair, who will challenge for the Premier League next season as Aston Villa’s Europa League success were all discussed on the latest Tifo Football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Kaya Kaynak & Mehreen Khan and is produced by Steve Hankey. ADRIAN DENNIS / Contributor / AFP via Getty Images Maja Hitij / Staff / Getty Images Sp...

May 21, 20261 hr 20 min

Guardiola to leave Man City, Arsenal take a big step & Celtic win

Pep Guardiola will leave his role as Manchester City manager this summer, Enzo Maresca is expected to replace him. We discuss the impact Pep has made in the Premier League and what he should take up next. Also! Arsenal suffer past Burnley, Hearts get their hearts broken on the final day of the season and JJ attempts to turn around his Rondo form. This episode of the Tifo Football Podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features JJ Bull, Colin Millar & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Grayson Moody....

May 19, 20261 hr 17 min

Ring for Analysis: The solution to Italy's football crisis

Sassuolo, a tiny football club in Italy, are thriving. At a time when it feels as though Italian football is in crisis, Sassuolo are providing hope that some clubs are doing it the right way. On this episode, Jon & Joe perform Ring for Analysis on this article by James Horncastle: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7254743/2026/05/07/italy-football-crisis-sassuolo-carnevali Join the discord! https://discord.gg/CGVn8crYYa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 16, 20261 hr 3 min

Xabi Alonso to Chelsea? Future of set pieces, Scottish title & Spying

The Scottish Premiership title race going to the final day, the spygate scandal surrounding the Championship playoffs, rumours linking Xabi Alonson with the Chelsea manager seat and how to fix set pieces were all discussed on the latest Tifo Football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, JJ Bull & Hamzah Khalique-Loonat and is produced by Steve Hankey. 00:00 - a febrile intro that jumps the shark 07:12 - the drama in Scotland cont...

May 14, 20261 hr 4 min

Real Madrid chaos, Mourinho return? & Liverpool: Slot's future

Barcelona’s La Liga victory, ructions at Real Madrid, the possibility of Jose Mourinho returning to the Bernabeu as manager and Arne Slot’s Liverpool future were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Mark Carey, Jack Pitt-Brooke & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM ANDY BUCHANAN / Contributor / AFP via GettyImages 00:00 - a...

May 12, 20261 hr 12 min

Ring for Analysis: Part two - is John Terry his own worst enemy?

In the second and final part, Joe & Joe perform Ring for Analysis on an article by Daniel Taylor and Gregg Evans published in early April 2026. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7148627/2026/04/03/john-terry-chelsea Join the discord! https://discord.gg/CGVn8crYYa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 09, 202657 min

Arsenal's best week, Arteta's future & summer transfers

A fantastic week for Arsenal as they progressed to their first Champions League final in twenty years against Paris St Germain. We discuss the semi-final victory over Atlético Madrid, the stylistic choices Mikel Arteta has made on his road towards success with The Gunners and whether that will succeed in the end. We also look ahead to the future and where Arsenal may strengthen depending on how they do in the final month of the season. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe D...

May 07, 20261 hr 4 min

Did Man City lose the Premier League? Chelsea's crisis deepens & Forest's incredible form

Manchester City’s 3-3 draw with Everton, Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Fulham and Chelsea’s humbling 3-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Seb Stafford-Bloor, JJ Bull & Reuben Pinder and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM Alex Livesey / Stringer / Getty Images Europe via GettyImages 00:00 -...

May 05, 20261 hr 18 min
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